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ROBERT E. LEE
READ AT THE RICHMOND CELEBRATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF GENERAL LEE'S BIRTH
A gallant foeman in the fight,
A brother when the fight was o'er,
The hand that led the host with might
The blessed torch of learning bore.
A brother when the fight was o'er,
The hand that led the host with might
The blessed torch of learning bore.
No shriek of shell nor roll of drums,
No challenge fierce, resounding far,
When reconciling Wisdom comes
To heal the cruel wounds of war.
No challenge fierce, resounding far,
When reconciling Wisdom comes
To heal the cruel wounds of war.
Thought may the minds of men divide,
Love makes the hearts of nations one;
And so, thy soldier grave beside,
We honor thee, Virginia's son.
Love makes the hearts of nations one;
And so, thy soldier grave beside,
We honor thee, Virginia's son.
January 19, 1907.
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